Understanding Your Kibbe Test Answers | What's Your Kibbe Body Type? | My Authentic Style

Summary

In this video, Nonan from 'My Authentic Style' explains how to interpret the results of the Kibby body types test. The Kibby system identifies body types based on the balance of Yin (softness) and Yang (sharpness). Nonan breaks down various body types, from Dramatic to Romantic, explaining the dominant features of each type and how to identify them. She provides examples of celebrities to help visualize these categories and offers tips on reverse-engineering your type by observing clothing styles that work best for you.

Takeaways

• 💁‍♀️ The Kibby body type system measures the balance of Yin (soft, rounded) and Yang (sharp, angular) in your body.
• 📊 The results from the Kibby test group your answers based on the level of Yin or Yang traits, with A representing sharpest Yang and E representing the softest Yin.
• 👗 If your answers are mostly A, you're a Kibby Dramatic, characterized by sharp angularity and elongation in both features and body structure.
• ✨ If your answers are a mix of A and some D or E, you're a Soft Dramatic, combining Yang elongation with a secondary softness or curviness.
• 🏋️‍♀️ If your answers are mostly B, you're a Flamboyant Natural, with a blunt, broad structure and an athletic, muscular appearance.
• 💃 If your answers are mostly C, you're a Classic, with balanced Yin and Yang, and a symmetrical appearance. Additional Yin or Yang determines if you're Dramatic Classic or Soft Classic.
• 👑 If you have mostly D or E answers, you're in the Romantic categories, with Soft Romantics showing curvy, lush Yin characteristics, while Theatrical Romantics have some sharpness.
• 🎭 Gamine types are a blend of both Yin and Yang traits, often with a petite frame. If your answers are mixed A/B and D/E, you may be a Flamboyant Gamine or Soft Gamine depending on which trait dominates.
• 📏 Your Kibby type doesn't change with weight loss or gain, but body fluctuations can make traits more or less obvious. Kibby recommends assessing your type after age 25 for accuracy.
• 👗 To help find your Kibby type, reverse engineer by trying on clothes and observing how different silhouettes, lengths, and styles fit your body lines.

Q & A

What is the Kibby system, and how does it classify body types?

The Kibby system is a scale that measures how much Yin (soft, rounded aspects) or Yang (sharp, angular, elongated aspects) someone has in their body. Body types are classified based on the balance of Yin and Yang, with different types representing varying combinations of these traits.

What are the characteristics of a Kibby Dramatic body type?

A Kibby Dramatic is characterized by a dominance of sharp, angular, and elongated Yang features. These women tend to have vertical elongation, with a lack of width and an overall sharp appearance. Examples include Tilda Swinton and Jordan Dunn.

What defines a Soft Dramatic body type in the Kibby system?

The Soft Dramatic has a dominant Yang (sharp, angular features) combined with Yin (soft, lush flesh). These women tend to be both tall and curvy, with angularity in their facial features but also softness, as seen in Sophia Vergara and Adele.

How can you identify a Flamboyant Natural body type?

A Flamboyant Natural body type has a combination of length and width but with blunt, soft Yang features instead of sharpness. These women often have an athletic body build, broadness, and muscular flesh, like Cindy Crawford and Nicole Kidman.

What makes a Soft Natural different from a Flamboyant Natural?

A Soft Natural shares the broad and blunt bone structure of a Flamboyant Natural but without the same degree of Yang. Soft Naturals tend to appear smaller and curvier with a more delicate, soft look. Examples include Jennifer Lopez and Jane Fonda.

What is the key feature of a Dramatic Classic body type?

The Dramatic Classic has a balanced, symmetrical appearance with a slight Yang undercurrent, giving these women a proportionate figure with a hint of sharpness in their features. Verified examples include Diane Kruger and Olivia Munn.

How do you differentiate a Theatrical Romantic from a Soft Gamine body type?

A Theatrical Romantic has a petite frame with a double curve and delicate sharpness (Yang undercurrent), whereas a Soft Gamine has a mix of Yin and Yang with extra Yin, often leading to a petite, curvier, and fleshier appearance. Theatrical Romantics include Salma Hayek, while Soft Gamines include Zooey Deschanel.

Can your Kibby body type change over time due to weight fluctuations?

According to David Kibby, your body type (or image identity) cannot change, even with weight loss or gain. However, weight changes can make your type more or less obvious, but the fundamental structure remains the same.

What advice is given for identifying your Kibby type if you're unsure after taking the test?

If you're unsure of your type, try reverse engineering by experimenting with recommended clothing lines for each body type and observing how they look on you. Taking photos and analyzing the results can help you identify which type suits you best.

What are some examples of verified celebrities for the Romantic body type in the Kibby system?

Verified celebrities for the Kibby Romantic type, which is characterized by extreme Yin features (softness, double curve, and roundness), include Drew Barrymore and Beyoncé.